Roarer

roar  (rôr, rr)

v. roared, roar·ing, roars

v.intr.

1. To utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound, especially in distress, rage, or excitement.

2. To laugh loudly or excitedly.

3. To make or produce a loud noise or din: The engines roared.

4. To be disorderly or rowdy.

5. To breathe with a rasping sound. Used of a horse.

v.tr.

1. To utter or express with a loud, deep, and prolonged sound. See Synonyms at shout.

2. To put, bring, or force into a specified state by roaring: The crowd roared itself hoarse.

n.

1. A loud deep prolonged sound or cry, as of a person in distress or rage.

2. The loud deep cry of a wild animal.

3. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.

4. A loud burst of laughter.

Phrasal Verb:

roar back

To have great success after a period of lackluster performance; make a dramatic recovery: lost the first set but roared back to win the match.

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[Middle English roren, from Old English rrian.]

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roarer n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

roarer - someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice bawler, bellower, screamer, screecher, shouter, yeller communicator - a person who communicates with others crier - a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells